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Perfectly moist and delicious, gluten-free applesauce bread the whole family will love!

Paleo, gluten-free, and lower in fat than traditional baked goods, this allergy-friendly applesauce bread is one recipe you don't want to miss.

a loaf of applesauce bread on a cutting board with several slices

What is Applesauce Bread?

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Applesauce is a healthier alternative to many saturated fats in traditional bread recipes, significantly reducing calories. It adds tons of flavor and keeps the bread soft and delicious. Plus, you gain all the amazing benefits of apples, such as Potassium and vitamin C. That’s why I also use it to make epic applesauce pancakes.

This recipe is easy, budget-friendly, and made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Hands down, this gluten-free cinnamon applesauce bread is the ultimate fall breakfast!

Ingredients

In addition to applesauce, this gluten-free bread uses classic baking staples: room-temperature butter, an egg to bind the ingredients, vanilla extract, sugar, oat flour, baking soda to help the batter rise and give the bread a fluffy texture, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

What Kind of Applesauce Should You Use for Bread?

Any applesauce will work to make applesauce bread, but unsweetened versions are preferred for baking recipes. If you do find yourself stuck with sweetened varieties, be sure to reduce the amount of sugar in your recipe or your breakfast bread might turn into dessert.

How to Make Gluten-Free Applesauce Bread

Mix.
Blend the butter, egg, and sugar. Pour in the applesauce and vanilla, mix to combine
Make the batter.
Combine oat flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Incorporate the dry mix into the wet ingredients.
Bake to perfection.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes away clean.
Allow it to cool down.
Let your finished applesauce bread cool, and enjoy with a warm beverage or an instant iced coffee.

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More Quick Breakfast Bread Recipes

If you just can’t get enough of these quick no-rise breakfast breads, a few more of my favorites are blueberry breakfast bread, chocolate chip banana bread, double chocolate banana bread, and peaches & cream bread.

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Gluten-Free Applesauce Bread

Servings: 10

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Perfectly moist and delicious, gluten-free applesauce bread the whole family will love!

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Ingredients

½ cup butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 ½ cups applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups oat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat the oven to 350F and line or spray a loaf pan.

Make the batter:

In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the butter, egg, and sugar. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
In another bowl, combine the oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Slowly, incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.

Bake:

Pour the mixture into the lined or sprayed baking pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, making sure to cover with foil around minute 35 if it's looking too golden, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool down before slicing and serving.

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